LUCHANSKY LAW ENFORCEMENT ALERT: Maryland Trucking Company Ordered to Pay $46K in Back Wages and Damages; Driver Reinstated After Whistleblower Investigation
TrueStart Transport LLC, a Maugansville-based freight and heavy-haul trucking provider, has been ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor to pay $46,094 in back wages and damages to an employee wrongfully terminated for refusing to drive an oversized load without the required safety precautions. This decision follows an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which…
AI in Hiring: Key Lessons from the Workday Bias Suit for Employers
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape hiring practices, employers are increasingly facing legal challenges related to potential discrimination. The recent Workday AI Bias Lawsuit serves as a significant reminder of the risks associated with automated decision tools (ADTs). In this case, Workday was accused of using an AI system that allegedly discriminated against minority job applicants,…
FTC Appeals Ruling Against Noncompete Ban: What Employers Need to Know
On October 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially filed an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, challenging a district court ruling that struck down the agency’s proposed ban on most noncompete agreements. This move follows the August 20 decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District…
What Can You Do About a Wrongful Termination?
Have you been wrongfully terminated? Click here to learn whether you can file a wrongful termination claim according to employment law in Maryland.
Non-compete Enforcement: What Employers Need to Know about the Latest Employment Law in Maryland
Non-compete Enforcement: What Employers Need to Know about the Latest Employment Law in Maryland
Maryland Overtime
Maryland overtime attorney Bruce Luchansky answers: “What is overtime in Maryland?” In Maryland, “overtime” is an employee working more than 40 hours in a single workweek. Contrary to popular belief, working more than 8 hours in one day does not constitute overtime in Maryland. Therefore, if an employee works three 12-hour shifts in a single…
Internet Usage & Personal E-mails
Maryland employee rights attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “Is it legal for my employer to review my internet usage and read personal emails on my company computer in Maryland?” In certain circumstances, it is illegal for an employer to demand access to your personal emails. A new law in Maryland prohibits employers from being…
Filing an Overtime Claim in Maryland
Towson, Maryland overtime claim attorney Bruce Luchansky answers the question: “According to the rules for overtime pay in Maryland, how long do I have to file an overtime pay claim?” Under applicable law, you are able to recover unpaid overtime for a period of 2 years. That period is extended to 3 years if it…